POWERGRID NRTS –II pays homage to the architect of Indian Constitution on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Northern Region Transmission System – II, Jammu celebrated the 127th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar across its establishments in Northern Region-II . In these celebrations respectful homage was paid to Dr. Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar . Medical Health Checkup camps for the children and weaker sections of society, Plantation Drives, Painting, quiz, lecture competitions and various cultural programmes were organized. The employees, their family members and children took active interest in these programmes and expressed gratitude to Baba saheeb for his contribution to the nation.

At its Regional Headquarters in Jammu , a free health checkup camp for the inmates of Balgran- Home for Destitute children at Channi Rama was organised in association with Shri Mata Vashno Devi Narayana Hospital. In this Free health checkup camp , medical checkup of all the children was carried out by specialist doctors from Shri Mata Vashno Devi Narayana Hospital . Free tests of the children were carried out in the camp. Hygine kits were also distributed to all the children to promote cleanliness and healthy life among the children. Sh. Sanjay Gupta, DGM(Finance),POWERGRID was the chief guest on this occasion., Smt. Madhu Sharma , President Shrishti Mahila Samiti, Sh. Raman, Chief Manager(HR) and several officials of POWERGRID alongwith their family members participated in this function.

In his address Sh Sh. Sanjay Gupta, DGM(Finance),POWERGRID highlighted the role of Dr. Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar in amelioration of the cause of the downtrodden and weaker sections of society. He urged upon the children to follow the path of Dr.Ambedkar and help in making this country a socially developed nation.

On this occasion POWERGRID handed over diagnostic and checkup tools to authorities of Balgran for taking care of medical requirements of the home for destitute.Badminton, Cricket, Volleyball and Carrom kits were also handed over to Balgran authorities for the recreational activities of the children and inmates.

An inspiring talk on wellness and healthy life was delivered by doctors of Narayana Hospital.

In other programme at POWERGRID’s Samba substation, Ambedkar Jayanti was celebrated with great enthusiasm . A plantation Drive led by General Manager (Projects-II) , Sh. S.M.Kandwal was organised in which all the employees participated. Rich floral tributes were also paid to Dr. B.R.Ambedkar by all employees. Reports of celebration of Ambedkar Jayanti from other establishments of POWERGRID were pouring in till filing of this report.